Nail Masterclasses

Nail Masterclasses

Unlock your creativity and sharpen your skills with our incredible Nail Masterclasses, led by experienced professionals. Whether you’re learning the basics of Nail Technology or exploring new ideas through our Design Days, our training sets the bar for excellence. We’re passionate about delivering top-quality instruction that helps you reach your full potential in nail artistry.

Foundation Course in Nail Technology

This is the ultimate course in our Nail Masterclasses! Designed for beginners, it covers everything you need to know about nail technology. You’ll learn safety and hygiene, client consultations, nail disorders, nail preparation, tipping and blending techniques, sculpting basics, and more. We also cover product chemistry, brush care, UV gel systems, manicure, pedicure, and gel polish. Comprehensive course notes are included.

Course Fees: £725 (without kit) / £990 (with Student Starter Kit)

Duration: 1 week, full-time

Diploma: NTA Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

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Beginners Course

Let’s start at the very beginning! Well, we all had to learn the basics at some point, so we provide nail masterclasses for beginners. During this course you will learn all of the basic skills and knowledge needed to start a career as a junior nail technician.

Our beginners nail course covers safety & hygiene, client consultation & record keeping, contra indications and anatomy & physiology. Additionally we include nail disorders, nail preparation, tipping and blending techniques, resins and adhesives. Finally, we teach product chemistry and brush care plus the three main enhancement systems in nail technology. This course provides an excellent first step on the ladder.

Duration: 3 Days plus assessment

Diploma: NTA Certificate in Nail Enhancements

Course fees: £395 no kit (£595 with complete kit in Acrylic and UV Gel with UV lamp and kolinsky sable brush)

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Manicure

What are one of the most widely requested beauty rituals in salons across the land? Manicures! Therefore, it is essential you offer manicures as part of your beauty menu.

This course is designed as an introduction to nail services. We cover the manicure procedure, focusing on anatomy and physiology, hygiene, nail preparation and Spa manicure techniques. These include paraffin wax treatments, for a comprehensive understanding of the manicure process.

Let’s get you started!

Duration: 1 full day 10am – 4pm

Diploma: NTA Certificate in Manicure

Course fees: £95 (£150 including full manicure kit with tools)

Pedicure

In addition to manicures, pedicures are also a widely practised beauty ritual. This course is a great compliment to the manicure course. The pedicure course covers the entire pedicure procedure. We focus on anatomy and physiology, hygiene, nail preparation and Spa pedicure techniques. Naturally, this includes paraffin wax treatments, for a comprehensive understanding of the pedicure process.

Duration: 1 full day 10am – 4pm

Award: NTA Certificate in Pedicure

Course fees: £95 (£150 including full pedicure kit with tools)

Combined Manicure & Pedicure Course over 1 day is also available – no paraffin wax treatments included

Cost : £175 without kit, £225 with full kit including tools

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UV Gel For Beginners

It is essential, if you wish to become a nail technician, that you learn how to apply UV gels. This beginners course covers all the basics on UV gel nails and will leave you in good stead.

Duration: 2 days

Diploma: NTA Certificate in UV Gel Nail Enhancements

Course fees: £295 (£390 with nail starter kit and UV lamp)

Acrylic Liquid and Powder for Beginners

Learn the art of applying acrylic liquid and powder for nails. An essential skill for any nail technician.

Duration: 2 days

Diploma: NTA Certificate in Acrylic Liquid & Powder Nail Enhancements

Course fees: £295 (£390 with nail starter kit and brush)

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Beginners Stamping

Let’s add some flare to your repertoire! This exciting course teaches you the art of using polish stamp plates. We’ll look at the variety of design and the common mistakes nail technicians make whilst using this technique. We will introduce you to 3 styles adaptable for any nail salon.

Duration: 3 Hours

Award: NTA Certificate in Stamping

Course Fee: FREE!

Essential Kit: £35

Inspirational Design Days

A range of courses designed to teach you 4 set designs you can adapt to use on your client’s nails. Filled with inspiration, designs and seasonal choices, these inspirational design days will get your creative flair flowing.

Duration: 1 Day 10am – 3pm

Award: NTA Certificate in Inspirational Design

Course Fee: FREE!

Essential Kit: £35

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Nail Art

Let’s face it, most clients now want something a bit different. This fun course will teach you how to apply rhinestones, foil, shapes, glitter, jewellery, transfers, marbling, striping, blending, freehand painting, etc. Let’s get creative together!

Duration: Half day 10am – 1pm

Diploma: NTA Award in Nail Art

Course fees: £55 or (£95 with starter kit)

One Stroke Nail Art

Learn how to apply two colours to your client’s nails, with just one brush! Build a reputation as a one stroke nail technician and take this fun course now. We are confident your clients will love this nail art!

This fun course will teach you all the latest techniques of decorating nails using two colours on one brush. If you want to develop as a one stroke artist and offer this fantastic nail art technique to your clients, this is the course for you.

Duration: 1 Day 10am – 3pm

Award: NTA Award in One Stroke Nail Art

Course fees: FREE!

Essential Kit: £35

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Advanced Sculpting, Custom Blending and 3D Design

Definitely one for experienced nail technicians looking to add to their repertoire. Nail masterclasses like this are essential. we will show you how to apply and work with sculpting forms and how to mix colours to match and extend the clients natural nail plate. In addition to this you will learn techniques for encapsulation and fantasy 3 dimensional design work.

Duration: 2 days

Diploma: NTA Diploma in Advanced Sculpting & Custom Blending

Course fees: £375 including complete master technician kit

Intermediate Nail Course

Our course builds on the Beginners course, focusing on corrective work and problem-solving skills. You’ll learn advanced techniques for perfecting nails, including maintenance, infills, rebalancing, repairs, and removal methods. Plus, we introduce sculpting techniques, perfect for new technicians looking to expand their skills.

Duration: 1 Day 10am – 3pm

Award: NTA Intermediate Diploma in Nail Techniques

Course fees: £195

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Nail Care

Manicures are one of the fastest-growing trends, sparking a huge interest in nail color and design. However, with more people turning to over-the-counter products to save money, nail infections are on the rise due to a lack of knowledge about health, safety, and hygiene.

In this course, you’ll learn how to perform a manicure, apply polish correctly, safely use UV gel polish, and add nail art designs. We’ve designed this course for beginners, whether you’re a hobbyist or thinking about a career as a nail professional.

If you love nails, this practical and fun 1-day course is a must!

Duration: 1 day

Diploma: NTA Level 1 Award in Nail Care

Course fees: £195

E-FILE

Whilst electric nail files are brilliant, if they are used incorrectly they will cause considerable damage to your clients natural nails. Indeed, it can take take up to 6 months for errors to grow out! Therefore, an electric nail file should never be used by a technician without appropriate training first. When used safely and correctly electric nail files are fabulous. They can speed up appointment times allowing you to increase your salon profits. So, get the training in, and reap the benefits!

Duration: 1/2 day

Award: NTA Level 2 Award in Electric Nail Filing

Course fees: £95 (Salon based courses from £125)

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Designer Nail Wraps

We love keeping our nail masterclasses fresh and innovative! In this new class, you’ll learn how to apply the latest nail wrap products, like Minx and Nail Trendies. Nail wraps are one of the hottest trends, worn by top celebrities. They work on both fingers and toes and can last up to 4 weeks. Plus, they’re easy to remove and don’t require any chemicals!

Duration: 1 half day 10am – 12.30pm

Diploma: NTA Award in Nail Wrap Techniques

Course fees: £95 (£150 with Nail Wrap Kit & heat lamp)

UV Gel Polish – Half Day

Stay up to date with the latest techniques in UV Gel Polishes including the 3 week manicure/pedicure. During this nail course we use a range of UV Gels including Moyra, Gelish & Bio Seaweed. You must have a valid Manicure certificate to take this course.

Duration: 3 Hours

Award: NTA Award in Gel Polish

Course fees: FREE!

Essential Kit: £65

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Hollywood Toes and Crystal Pedicure

Our one-day Spa course is designed to teach you how to create stunning pedicures. You’ll master UV Gel Pedicure techniques to achieve the glamorous Hollywood Toes look, along with the luxurious Crystal Pedicure. The Crystal Pedicure involves placing around 500 Swarovski crystals, bringing star-level elegance inspired by icons like Rihanna and Beyoncé.

Duration: 1 day 10am – 4pm

Diploma: NTA Award in Hollywood Toes and Crystal Pedicure

Course fees: £125